Dominica Geothermal Development Company Limited
Registered in December 2016, the DGDC Ltd. is a special purpose vehicle established by the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica to lead all activities relating to geothermal exploration in Dominica.
Wholly Owned By
Government
The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica is the sole shareholder.
We Are Dynamic
& Innovative
Providing cheaper electricity through responsible Geothermal exploitation
Stakeholder
Engagement
A Conscientious Implementing Agency That is Respectful of its Partners
THE NUMBERS AT DGDC
Some Facts & Figures
HomesPowered by Clean Geothermal Energy Sources
kilowattsThe Production Capacity of Geothermal Power Plant
MonthsThe Project's Anticipated Construction Timescale
$ MillionGovernment's Investment Commitment to the Project
Understanding The Impact of Geothermal on Dominica
Environmental & Social Impact Assessment
The ESIA has been prepared, in accordance with local legislation and international lending institution safeguards, to assess the environmental and social impacts
Non-Technical Summary (NTS)
This NTS provides an overview, in plain language, of the main findings of the ESIA prepared for the construction and operation of the Dominica Geothermal Project (7MW Power Plant).
Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plan
The ARAP has been developed based on the results of the census survey conducted by DGDC of potentially affected landowners at the power plant and along the reinjection line route.
VIDEO: Dominica's Geothermal Journey
The DGDC invites you to view our company video and experience the journey of Dominica's geothermal project. Catch a glimpse of what it’s like to be part of this exciting initiative, its impact, and our community presence.
Latest News, Blogs & Updates
Public Invited to National Consultation on ESIA Study
The government of Dominica and the Dominica geothermal Development company wish to invite the general public ...
Dominica receives EC$6.2M Grant for further Geothermal Development
Dominica has secured a grant of EC$6.2 million (2 million Euros) from the European Union’s Caribbean Investm...
Dominica Reviews First Phase of Sustainable and Resilient Energy Plan
Together with its technical partners, The Government of Dominica and DOMLEC recently reviewed the results of t...
Regional Youth Energy Essay Competition – Secondary Schools
Secondary Students, we invite you to submit written letters/essays answering the following question: “How ca...
Going Green in Dominica Literally & Figuratively
One year after Hurricane Maria stripped Dominica’s trees of their leaves and turned the lush Caribbean islan...
Primary Schools (WW & TR) Receive Cheques of $500
The DGDC has forged a new partnership with the Wotton Waven and Trafalgar Primary schools. Cheques of $500 wer...
Geothermal project to get funding from World Bank
The World Bank has said that it will provide more than US$17-million for the development of a geothermal plant...
Geothermal Plant Still On The Cards For Government
The construction of a seven-megawatt power plant is still on the cards for the Government of Dominica. Earlier...
Significant progress made in plans for Geothermal Plant
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has announced significant progress is being made for the plans of constructio...
How Dominica has breathed new life into its geothermal project
Dominica bid to harness its geothermal has seen highs and lows but ultimately the project at Wotten Waven-Laud...